Purchasing Master Data Specialist

We are looking for a Master Data Specialist to join us at JBT Marel in Helsingborg, Sweden.

Role Purpose

The Master Data Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance of enterprise master data within core ERP systems. The role plays a critical part in supporting business operations, trade compliance, and decision-making by managing high-quality master data related to products, customers, suppliers, pricing, and logistics. Acting as a key interface between suppliers, internal stakeholders, and global teams, the Master Data Specialist ensures adherence to data governance standards, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Master Data Governance & Data Quality

• Own and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of product, customer, supplier, pricing, and logistics master data in ERP systems.
• Execute master data creation, maintenance, cleansing, and mass updates in line with defined governance frameworks, SOPs, and approval workflows.
• Validate data received from suppliers and internal functions to ensure correctness, consistency, and compliance before system updates.
• Support regular data audits to identify discrepancies, gaps, and risks, and drive corrective actions.

2. Product & Item Master Data Management

• Maintain detailed product and item master attributes such as material classification, item type (purchased, manufactured, warehouse, spare parts), weights, and pricing.
• Ensure technical product properties are correctly understood, captured, and reflected in ERP.
• Support new article introduction and lifecycle changes by coordinating data collection from relevant stakeholders.

3. Trade Compliance & Customs Data

• Ensure correct maintenance of HS codes, country of origin (COO), and other customs-related data in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support compliance with Swedish Customs, US Customs and Border Protection, and other international trade regulations as applicable.
• Contribute to the transition from top-level to item-level HS codes by supporting process design, documentation, and implementation.
• Ensure ERP master data enables compliant customs declarations and logistics flows.

4. Regulatory Documentation & Audit Readiness

• Coordinate the collection, validation, and maintenance of supplier compliance documentation, including trade-related regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records to support internal reviews, audits, and customs inquiries.
• Ensure master data and documentation are readily available and aligned with regulatory and business needs.

5. Supplier & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers regarding master data and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with sourcing, purchasing, logistics, supply chain, finance, and compliance teams to resolve master data issues.
• Support suppliers through structured communication, guidance, and training to improve data quality and response times.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to ensure alignment with standards, regulations, and business processes.

6. Process Improvement & Continuous Development

• Identify weaknesses, inefficiencies, and risks in master data and compliance processes.
• Proactively propose and drive improvements related to accuracy, standardization, efficiency, and compliance.
• Review, update, and develop SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
• Participate in master data–related projects, system enhancements, and process changes.

7. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Use advanced Excel capabilities (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, Power Query, and data validation) to analyze large data sets.
• Develop reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI to monitor data quality, completeness, compliance coverage, and supplier performance.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, International Trade, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Master Data Management, ERP administration, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, or a related role.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Infor LN, or similar).
• Experience working in regulated and international environments is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of ERP master data structures and governance principles.
• Solid knowledge of customs and trade compliance concepts, including HS codes and country of origin.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI and data analytics is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill or equivalent) is meritorious.
• Ability to work with databases, large data sets, and system integrations.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in Swedish.
• Fluency in English (corporate language), both written and spoken.

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail with strong ownership and accountability mindset.
• Analytical, structured, and fact-based in decision-making.
• Able to work independently with perseverance on complex, detail-intensive tasks.
• Confident communicator who can collaborate cross-functionally and engage with suppliers.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to balance short-term issues with long-term improvements.
• Curious and motivated to continuously expand expertise in data management and trade compliance.

Working Conditions

• Interaction with global stakeholders across different time zones; occasional out-of-hours work may be required.
• Role offers broad business exposure and a flexible, central position within the organization.

About JBT Marel

At JBT Marel, what we do matters. We know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food. Our vision is to be the leading partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry. Partnership is at the heart of everything we do, enabling us to deliver exceptional, end-to-end solutions that build long-term customer trust.

Our values define us at our best: Serve with integrity - Create with collaboration - Grow with excellence - Advance with innovation.

We are committed to supporting your professional and personal development. You will be part of a global, inclusive team culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and new challenges to support your growth.

Interested?

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